335: One Host, Big Thoughts: June in Higher Ed AV

Recorded on May 28, 2026: In this solo episode, host Tim Van Woeart reflects on the fast arrival of June and the transition period it represents for higher education AV professionals. Tim discusses the close of the academic and fiscal years, graduation season, summer campus projects, and preparations for InfoComm. He shares personal thoughts about... Read More

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June 1, 2026

72: We Won’t Do Anything Until That Form Is Filled Out | AV SuperFriends

This episode of AV SuperFriends: On Topic digs into how higher ed AV projects really begin, from formal intake forms and ticketing systems to emails, hallway conversations, and support requests that quietly become full-scale projects. The panel explores the messy line between tickets, incidents, problems, consultations, and projects, while comparing the tools and processes campuses use to create scope, accountability, funding, and forward motion. Read More

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June 1, 2026

Spotlight on Matthew Franklin | Tech Manager Spotlight

Matthew Franklin, Media Systems Engineer at California State University, Chico, is focused on solving everyday AV challenges with practical, software-driven solutions. From open-source tools that stabilize Windows audio and display settings to systems that improve how teams communicate with instructors, his work is rooted in making classroom technology more reliable and easier to support. Recently elected as HETMA’s new Advisory Chair, Matthew brings that same mindset of collaboration, automation, and shared problem-solving to the broader higher ed AV community. Read More

Content, Features

May 28, 2026

Experience INOGENI at InfoComm 2026: redefining BYOM, multi-camera control, and AV flexibility

Infocomm 2026 is here, and INOGENI is back at Central Hall — C7153 with a dedicated lineup of live demonstrations. Centered on this year’s theme, “Smart AV made easy,” we’ll show you how we remove the technical barriers of hybrid collaboration to improve the experience for both integrators and end users. Experience the future of hybrid collaboration at our live demo... Read More

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May 28, 2026

Security by Obscurity Is Not a Security Strategy | AV Under the Hood

In this article, Dustin Myers takes a hard look at a common assumption in higher ed AV: that systems are “secure enough” because they’re out of sight or on their own network. Drawing from industry discussion and real-world examples, Dustin Myers breaks down why security by obscurity fails, how AV environments mirror broader IoT risks, and why isolation often isn’t what it appears to be. It’s a practical reminder that modern AV systems need to be built to withstand scrutiny, not depend on avoiding it. Read More

Articles, Content

May 27, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Aaron Baker, Events Chair

In this May episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Aaron Baker, Events Chair for HETMA and a higher ed technology professional at Stephen F. Austin State University. Their conversation explores Aaron’s accidental path into higher ed AV, how HETMA helped him find a wider professional community, and what it takes to create meaningful events that bring higher ed technology managers together. Read More

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